Bangladesh Court Condemns Sheikh Hasina for Crimes Against Humanity in Student Protest Repression

A court in Bangladesh issued its final ruling regarding Sheikh Hasina, the ousted Prime Minister of the country, condemning her for ordering the repression of student protests as a crime against humanity. This ruling came after a multi-month trial; the protests ultimately resulted in the deaths of over 750 people and her escape to India…

Issuance of Final Ruling After Months of Trial

According to a report by the Reuters news agency, a court in Bangladesh announced its verdict regarding Sheikh Hasina, the ousted Prime Minister of this country, condemning her for the severe repression of student protests as a crime against humanity. With this ruling, the multi-month trial of Ms. Hasina for ordering the suppression of student protesters came to an end.

Previously, in October of last year, a special court in Bangladesh had issued arrest warrants for Sheikh Hasina and 45 of her close aides on the same charge, that is, committing a crime against humanity.

Escape to India After 15 Years of Power

Sheikh Hasina, who held power in Bangladesh for 15 years, finally resigned on the 15th of Asad last year following widespread student protests against public job quotas. Amid increasing protests, she escaped to India using a helicopter.

The student protests in Bangladesh, which led to the trial of Ms. Hasina, had bloody consequences, resulting in over 750 deaths and thousands of injuries.

After Sheikh Hasina’s escape, a temporary government was formed in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and took over the affairs of the country.